FedRAMP Endpoint Security Requirements
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) establishes security requirements for cloud service providers (CSPs) seeking to serve federal agencies. Endpoint security is a critical component of FedRAMP compliance.
FedRAMP Overview
FedRAMP is based on NIST SP 800-53 security controls, with additional requirements for cloud environments. CSPs must achieve authorization at one of three impact levels: Low, Moderate, or High.
Endpoint Security Controls
Access Control (AC)
- Unique user identification
- Session controls and timeouts
- Remote access restrictions
- Mobile device access controls
- Audit logging on all endpoints
- Log protection and retention
- Regular audit review
- Event correlation
- Baseline configurations
- Security configuration settings
- Change control procedures
- Software restrictions
- Multi-factor authentication
- Authenticator management
- Re-authentication requirements
- Cryptographic authentication
- Boundary protection
- Transmission confidentiality
- Cryptographic protection
- Session authenticity
- Flaw remediation
- Malicious code protection
- Security alerts
- Software integrity verification
- Preparation and documentation
- Security assessment by 3PAO
- Authorization decision
- Continuous monitoring
- Monthly vulnerability scans
- Annual assessments
- Ongoing POA&M management
- Incident reporting
- Gap assessment against FedRAMP requirements
- Control implementation for endpoints
- Documentation development
- 3PAO coordination
- Continuous monitoring support
Audit and Accountability (AU)
Configuration Management (CM)
Identification and Authentication (IA)
System and Communications Protection (SC)
System and Information Integrity (SI)
Achieving FedRAMP Authorization
Assessment Process
Continuous Monitoring
After authorization:
How We Help
Endpoint Security helps CSPs achieve FedRAMP authorization:
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